Karl E. Braun

BRAUN, Karl Elmer, 73 of St. Louis, MO died peacefully on December 19, 2014. Loving husband of 50 years to Phyllis (nee Ferrell); Beloved father of Duane Braun; loving brother of Karlyn (Hugh) May, dear grandfather of Brittani Braun and Olivia Braun; loving great grandfather of Riley Allen; dear uncle, cousin and friend too many.

Karl served six years in the Missouri National Guard. He graduated from the Career Beauty School to be a hair dresser. Later he worked at Chrysler in the paint shop of the Fenton Auto Assembly Plant and was a member of the UAW Local 136 before retiring. Karl was an active member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. After relocating he became a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. He had been a volunteer with the Cub Scouts and volunteered for the Civil Air Patrol for 10 years flying a number of search and rescue missions. He had a passion for flying and that led him to building model airplanes He was a man of many talents and after taking a lesson or two could do just about anything. Karl was a natural born artist. He enjoyed oil painting and working in leather crafts. He also played guitar. He will be greatly missed by his friends and especially family.

Visitation 9:00 am to 11:30 am, Saturday, December 27 at Hoffmeister South County Chapel, 1515 Lemay Ferry Rd. Funeral service in the funeral home chapel following the visitation. Entombment in Mt Hope Mausoleum. If desired contributions may be made to Gentiva Hospice, 2055 Craigshire Road, #410, St. Louis, MO 63146